Steve you are a legend. I'm fixing my 5th honda generator now and had absolutely no experience with these things before I started watching your videos. You have taught me so much. I hope I can pass on the knowledge you have taught me . Brilliant channel.
Jeez Steve....I fell fowl of that governor on my 20 year old Honda lawnmower engine! I thought I was gonna grenade the thing.....I shut it off and it's still running two years later! I can't get enough of your "pearls of wisdom" bruv! A big thumbs up from the United Kingdom!
You saved me. Thank you. I don't know much about small engines. I replaced my carb but the engine was racing. I suspected maybe the governor, but didn't have a clue about them. I followed your instructions (minus the beer) and it is running like a top.
Haha, who needs a governor when you've got my videos? Just kidding, governors are pretty important. I'm glad my instructions helped you out, even without the beer! Cheers to a smooth-running engine!
Steve, you just made me look like a hero in front of my wife here trying to figure out why the rototiller was revving so high. I agree with Sam here - I’ve learned so much from your great straight forward vids. Less head scratching and more time getting stuff done (meaning more time drink a beer or two at the end of the day). You rock, man. Thanks for what you do for us all.
Thank you Steve, this was the only place I found that helped me with the governor issue with my pressure washer. Went to full throttle after carb cleaning and I couldn't understand why. Made this adjustment thinking there's no this is going to make any difference, but alas, runs like new!
Got a screaming GC160 today and wanted to double check the governor arm position because high RPM for me has always been either a spring binding or a linkage issue. Didn't find either so I adjusted the governor as you showed and it brought the engine back to spec! Thanks again!
Just ran across your channel yesterday while working on a carb on my pressure washer. I have already watched 5 more of your vids. Great vids. Many thanks!
Thank u Steve for this video my gc 190 has a no throttle rod I use my power washer to clean my pool liner I did tun the governor to the right I must use for 30 mins of so that thing was screaming when I was releasing the gun it was showing like 5000 rpm .Yesterday I did remove the gas thank and tun the governor on the left see what happen .Am shure I was close the burn the engine ..😉
Steve i am a home depot tool tech and one of our compactors was revving unreasonably high. Took me forever until i saw you adjusted it with the throttle pulled all the the way. Thanks!
Steve! just wanted to let you know your awesome and so are your videos. watched a lot of mechanical videos and yours are the best. thanks for helping me set my gov on my gc190 after i changed the carb. The internet diyer's owe you!
Hey Steve this is Kyle burning down in Mountain Grove Missouri and I just really want you to know how much I appreciate your videos on how to tune up the small engines I’ve got a pressure washer With a 190 Honda on it that I was going to raise the RPMs up a little bit so perfect video I really trust you with all of your good advice man buy you a beer anytime brother thanks
Steve, The Man, the Myth, The Legend!! Was having problems with my GC160 screaming and came in to see if you tackled this problem. Sure enough you did, and I did what you showed and now I'm back in business! If you ever come down to North Florida let me take you out for a few cold ones. Sounds good, eh? Thanks!!
Fixed my generator, installed it with new carbuerator but engine is racing in high revolution resulting in high rpm and uncontrollable speed, luckily I see this video and Voila! It worked, special thanks to you, drink a can of soda after repairing my generator haha.
Thanks to this video, I got a GCV 160 powered pressure washer running properly where it's not racing. It has a bit of a hunting (surging) problem but it runs better now. And it's pretty much brand new.
I enjoy your vids and I learn from them - I like your clarity. I grew up in central IL and we had a PBR brewery there. Everyone considered it swill, but here we are now - it's become the bomb - who wooulda thought? With all the selections available I seldom drink it now, but I like it fine and it tastes like home somehow.
I just restored a Honda GK200 and couldn't find any info on this, had to tune it by logic, and this was exactly what I did. Awesome video as always! Cheers from Portugal!
What is your opinion about the Honda GX390 and Loncin G420? I want to buy a wood chipper and I'm leaning towards the Loncin, however, I have a Honda GK200 that has been with me for more than 20 years. Please share your opinion about this! All the best to you!
If it wasn’t for your tips, this one included, i would have a big repair bill. The governor, the chain saw brake reset and a few others have made my life in the the boondocks much easier. Thanks a lot. If i could ever figure out how those pre-bent carburetor linkages go on i would consider my enlightenment complete.
Thank you for this video I didn't know the governor even mattered if it was adjusted, this video might keep me from blowing my engine apart, thank you.
April 1st 2022. OK did the governer bar and adjusted that know with pliers on the Troy bilt 130 I got it moved a 1/16 of a turn. Then did the governer arm bend to rev it up to 3000 rpm. I'm a idiot to this stuff. But did it with patience . I put a cleaned carb back on and it was revving at least 3500 rpm.. anyways Steve help and patience it's done...and it just started raining here in North Seattle.
Brilliant I can try this on my Honda 536 I guess the procedure will be the same. Watched one of your other videos saying don't touch the governor but too late I already had and go into a right mess.
Thanks Steve!! I had replaced the carburetor on my Honda HS520 snowblower and when I started the engine it was revving at an astronomically high rpm. I spent a weekend trying to figure out what I screwed up before I googled your solution. 5 mins later it was purring like a kitten.
You are the best! My dad taught me a lot about small engines, but far from everything. Then he went and died. Stupid Alzheimers! You have a gift to teach without being too technical or boring. Aaaannndd you are easy on the eyes. Maybe next video in a tank top? Just messing with you. Thanks so much. P.S. Natural born woman writing this.
Thanks a lot Steve, had a high rev issue with my power trowel that has a GX270 i know its not the exact same set up but you greatly helped me get an idea of what I needed to do to fix the problem, thank you again.
Geez, and I thought the small rotational movement of the Gov was just "Slop". Thanks for that Small but Huge Detail. I owe ya a beer and BTW, my name is Steve too.
Usually you rotate the governor shaft in the same direction you push the governor lever. In this video Steve pushed the governor lever to the right to ensure no slop in the linkages in the WOT position. He then turned the governor shaft clockwise. When you are done you should be able to push the linkage and there should be no binding, you will feel spring resistance. If your binding, adjust the shaft in the opposite direction. Always check your manual for what your working on. If you get it wrong the engine will race-shut it down immediately!!!
I had to turn my governor shaft all the way clockwise and my lever all the way to the left then tightened it to get it running semi properly… almost seems backwards to me, any advice?
greetings from the Napa Valley Calf. You really know your stuff. I do small engine repair basically on4 cycl only now. Might get back into 2 cycle or 4 mix later. What is interesting is the disinformation out there. I did see the dude telling you to adjust rpm by the shaft adjust in increments. I know your videos are accurate and right on. You have no idea how helpful you have been to me in some of the problems you help me with. Thanks Steve
I love your channel. Thanks for another great tip. I was having a Canadian made Michelob Ultra while watching. It’s a real great beer. Also drink Busch beer too, dammed fine as well. Thanks again, cheers from Manitoba Canada.
Steve , your great ! Maby you have already covered this, could you gear up on the subject of what causes ignition coil failure on small motors, thanks.
Question ⁉️ my prusher washer runs when im holding the trigger on the gun down it runs perfectly. But when i let go it cuts off any advice because im really confused
Brilliant Steve, thanks a million. I applied your method to a Homelite HL454SP mower which had a screaming over-revving problem, over here in the U.K. Amazingly, it did not cure it. But you had given me the confidence that I'd set the lever arm correctly. It made me look elsewhere. Eventually I spotted that a sharp edge of the control arm was fouling the PVC sheath of the throttle/choke control cable. I used a cable tie to re-route this cable well clear. Great, docile running again. But I could not have done it without you. The manual was useless. This problem makes me think. On some machines, cables flap about all over the place and doubtless can cause a variety of problems when they foul controls. Have you found that? And do owners try to tie them down, provoking further trouble? I imagine many mowers have hit the garbage dump because of this. Is there scope for a TH-cam video on taming the control cable snakes?
Hey Steve great video with simple instructions! Unfortunately I followed them exactly and my engine revved to the moon… I have the same exact engine for my pressure washer and my solution was to tighten down the lever all the way to the LEFT and the shaft all the way clockwise, this solved my over revving issue but what I did is opposite of your instructions, any suggestions would be much appreciated!
You are amazing, but I’m sure your wife (girlfriend) tells you that just about every day. You videos are fun to watch and your explanations can’t be done any better. Thank you so much for your channel. BTW, I’m still getting excellent service out of my handmade crystal clear glass coffee mugs. Great buy thru a great guy. Thanks Steve
do I need the PBR too? funny, yes you taught me something because I had no idea what the governor is for in the first place. I have a Landa pressure cleaner with a gx200 honda, and I just replaced the carburetor, but I did not adjust the governor. I don't know if it is necessary?
nice simple video steevo,,,,,,,,,,,thanks a lot.......you're a lifesaver.........it's been so long since i've done one i sort of forgot,,,,,,,,,,,your vid refreshed my memory which i am losing,,,,,,,,,,you did reteach me,,,,,,,,thanks.
My Briggs 3hp mower will surge in rpms while mowing. When you stop the forward motion and pull to backup. It’s odd and has done periodically but last time it was most of the mowing job. I’ll give a blow out and check tank for some water or see if gas line in tank has a crack. It’s probably not a big deal but if you have a suggestion, great. Thx
Anpther well explained video..keep them coming :-)...Question...When i adjust the govenor and tighten the bolt, my buterfly wont return and if i loosen the nut a little ,than my buterfly returns but if i start the motor than the rp its over the roof..(btw im ajusting without a tachometer because at this moment a dont have one) and if i tighten the nut so that my buterfly stays on the correct position , then i can't control my speed, and even i a turn down the mower the buterfly stays in the same postion instead of returning....any suggestions ?
Dude please explain how the governor works and why we actually need it, I know but does anybody else watching it now, LOL now you get to crack open your second!! Thanks for the video Steve
John jay drott yes. But I don't think many people out there understand the importance, OBVIOUSLY if you can understand him, and most do, I am talking about the ones that think it's ok to give it a tweek. And let her roar. I need more speed on the wood splitter, or I need more pressure on the power washer.
I'm not trying to be an ass here, and I hope I'm not taken that way, but I have no idea what it does. I'm taking a stab after watching the vid and saying it's like a RPM limiter. I've just started working on small engines and Steve's vids have helped me big time! I've gotten 2 weed eaters and 2 lawnmowers running and I'm working on my riding mower with the information I've gotten from here. I see where you're coming from, but I don't know squat. lol
@@kemobam The governor controls the maximum rpms on all 4 cycle small engines. I won't get in to the specifics, but it uses mechanical feedback from the engine to adjust the throttle valve and keep the engine rpm at a factory specified level for that engine.
A governor is useful also in keeping the engine at a constant speed. If your throttle is set wide open and it comes under load and then slows down the engine the governor will then open the throttle more to give the engine more power and then when the engine starts to speed up it will reduce the throttle until the engine reaches maximum speed again. Basically it works to keep your engine at a constant speed. Dale in Canada
I have several honda GXx series engines.. The GX 390 gov seems to be cutting out too soon or perhaps I need to adj that spring you show on other engines. I don't want to over-rev but I do want to operate at the top power curve hp. under load It's a mud motor long tail set up. Since this is a very common motor series and the gov. set up seems the same for the whole series is it too much to ask for a video on how to set the gov and speed to achieve max hp under load? You could probably borrow one they are very common. Lots of people want to know this on youtube lthey want to go faster safely. thanks, I just subbed.
I’m surprised you don’t need to scrape the old gasket sealer off more. I would have wasted a lot of time picking away cleaning the old material off. Great videos. Chief out
my carb air filter housing on lawn mover ("OHV") air filter fell off and gotten mulched DUH!, so I stripped off a HONDA (OHV looked similar) CEMENT VIBRATOR carb and airfilter and the engine studs (as they needed to be longer) and I then chucked away the OHV lawn mower carb over the neigbour's fence so his mower will explode, hahaha, now with the Honda carb I have a choke on the grey slider, cool, and a petrol on/off that I didnt have before, I don't need the effing choke cable up the handle anymore BUT the engine really didn't like me doing this change over, so I am resetting the governer as per your amazing clip THANKS DUDE FROM THAILAND and I'm gonna use the redundant choke cable as kind of engine speed control , maybe, but shit these whole arrang,memts, incompatible air filters, longer engine studs, eeny meeny stupid springs, (crap to get out the carb studs too) etc etc and I burned my fingers, tiny springs flying all over the grass, see-saw governer moving 2 degress from zero to MAX (WTF who designs this crap) oh I had enough of this sh/1t over here, too hot (over 100F) to think, but it's all I got, I need my John Deere yanmar back - please God or Buddha or anyone ....help....
Man you saved my life. My foolish uncle started messing around the engine without even looking up what might be the cause of problems. Now I have to repair it after his "repairs". I owe you a pint of good beer
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Just wanted you to know, 5yrs later, and you're still doing God's work, thank you!!
Steve you are a legend. I'm fixing my 5th honda generator now and had absolutely no experience with these things before I started watching your videos. You have taught me so much. I hope I can pass on the knowledge you have taught me . Brilliant channel.
Glad to help
Hi Steve what is the max rpm with or without load thank u from Mtl
Jeez Steve....I fell fowl of that governor on my 20 year old Honda lawnmower engine! I thought I was gonna grenade the thing.....I shut it off and it's still running two years later! I can't get enough of your "pearls of wisdom" bruv! A big thumbs up from the United Kingdom!
Thank you Dave....
You saved me. Thank you. I don't know much about small engines. I replaced my carb but the engine was racing. I suspected maybe the governor, but didn't have a clue about them. I followed your instructions (minus the beer) and it is running like a top.
Haha, who needs a governor when you've got my videos? Just kidding, governors are pretty important. I'm glad my instructions helped you out, even without the beer! Cheers to a smooth-running engine!
Steve, you just made me look like a hero in front of my wife here trying to figure out why the rototiller was revving so high. I agree with Sam here - I’ve learned so much from your great straight forward vids. Less head scratching and more time getting stuff done (meaning more time drink a beer or two at the end of the day). You rock, man. Thanks for what you do for us all.
Right on Jon! You're Welcome...
Thank you Steve, this was the only place I found that helped me with the governor issue with my pressure washer. Went to full throttle after carb cleaning and I couldn't understand why. Made this adjustment thinking there's no this is going to make any difference, but alas, runs like new!
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Got a screaming GC160 today and wanted to double check the governor arm position because high RPM for me has always been either a spring binding or a linkage issue. Didn't find either so I adjusted the governor as you showed and it brought the engine back to spec! Thanks again!
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Thanks Steve!! Your videos are always very clear and helpful. It helps me alot on my own small engines. Thanks from the Pacific Islands😀
Great to hear!
Just ran across your channel yesterday while working on a carb on my pressure washer. I have already watched 5 more of your vids. Great vids. Many thanks!
Welcome aboard!
Thank u Steve for this video my gc 190 has a no throttle rod I use my power washer to clean my pool liner I did tun the governor to the right I must use for 30 mins of so that thing was screaming when I was releasing the gun it was showing like 5000 rpm .Yesterday I did remove the gas thank and tun the governor on the left see what happen .Am shure I was close the burn the engine ..😉
This is the only useful video I've been able to find on this subject (governor adjustment). Thanks for the great video.
You're welcome!
Steve i am a home depot tool tech and one of our compactors was revving unreasonably high. Took me forever until i saw you adjusted it with the throttle pulled all the the way. Thanks!
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Steve! just wanted to let you know your awesome and so are your videos. watched a lot of mechanical videos and yours are the best. thanks for helping me set my gov on my gc190 after i changed the carb. The internet diyer's owe you!
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Hey Steve this is Kyle burning down in Mountain Grove Missouri and I just really want you to know how much I appreciate your videos on how to tune up the small engines I’ve got a pressure washer With a 190 Honda on it that I was going to raise the RPMs up a little bit so perfect video I really trust you with all of your good advice man buy you a beer anytime brother thanks
Right on buddy! Thank You...
Steve, The Man, the Myth, The Legend!! Was having problems with my GC160 screaming and came in to see if you tackled this problem. Sure enough you did, and I did what you showed and now I'm back in business! If you ever come down to North Florida let me take you out for a few cold ones. Sounds good, eh? Thanks!!
Right on Buddy!
thank you for this video. Saved me from dumping a Honda HS521 which has a gx140 engine. Literally took 5 mins and it ran properly.
Great to hear!
Steve is my go to guy for small engines. Wish I could have had him to watch 40 years ago lol would have saved me so many head aches.
Fixed my generator, installed it with new carbuerator but engine is racing in high revolution resulting in high rpm and uncontrollable speed, luckily I see this video and Voila! It worked, special thanks to you, drink a can of soda after repairing my generator haha.
Nice work!
Thanks to this video, I got a GCV 160 powered pressure washer running properly where it's not racing. It has a bit of a hunting (surging) problem but it runs better now. And it's pretty much brand new.
I enjoy your vids and I learn from them - I like your clarity. I grew up in central IL and we had a PBR brewery there. Everyone considered it swill, but here we are now - it's become the bomb - who wooulda thought? With all the selections available I seldom
drink it now, but I like it fine and it tastes like home somehow.
Right on
Thanks Steve, I had a Honda snowblower that was racing up to 5800 rpm! Now it works good
Great to hear!
I just restored a Honda GK200 and couldn't find any info on this, had to tune it by logic, and this was exactly what I did. Awesome video as always! Cheers from Portugal!
What is your opinion about the Honda GX390 and Loncin G420? I want to buy a wood chipper and I'm leaning towards the Loncin, however, I have a Honda GK200 that has been with me for more than 20 years. Please share your opinion about this! All the best to you!
Just worked for me. Mine was set totally backwards to the counterclockwise stop. Thanks.
You're welcome!
This is exactly what Honda Shop Manual says and very easy if you know how to. Torque spec of the governor nut is 10 Nm btw.
Bob's my aunt lol.
Pabst cheers. Seen you enjoyed it 2yrs ago, and I just saw this now. Great video!!
Classic
Thanks steve...experience from a professional. Better than all the reading i have done to find the right answer.
You're very welcome
This was very helpful, as my Honda GC 190-powered pressure washer suddenly wanted to go to maximum RPM and this adjustment solved the problem.
Right on
Does the mega shot Honda have the same problem?
That worked Steve. You’re a Rock Star. Thanks.
Glad to help
Right on.. Truly a Blue Ribbon Tip... or is that a sip? Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and best to you and yours.
thanks!!!! fix generator that was idled to high. Generator might be needed during Hurricaine Ida. I am subscribed!
Right on
Bloody legend mate, helped me fix my ryobi pos mower in Australia, cheers 🍻🍻🍻
Thank You...
Tx Steve. Between this governor adjustment and your video on throttle adjustment I'm ready to take my walk behind to Mosport this weekend!
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Thanks Steve, Some great tricks to save us some money. Cheers from Australia
You're Welcome Mate!
If it wasn’t for your tips, this one included, i would have a big repair bill. The governor, the chain saw brake reset and a few others have made my life in the the boondocks much easier. Thanks a lot. If i could ever figure out how those pre-bent carburetor linkages go on i would consider my enlightenment complete.
Right on Bill...
Hope this works for my surging problem Steve
Thanks
Thank you for this video I didn't know the governor even mattered if it was adjusted, this video might keep me from blowing my engine apart, thank you.
Very welcome
April 1st 2022. OK did the governer bar and adjusted that know with pliers on the Troy bilt 130 I got it moved a 1/16 of a turn. Then did the governer arm bend to rev it up to 3000 rpm. I'm a idiot to this stuff. But did it with patience . I put a cleaned carb back on and it was revving at least 3500 rpm.. anyways Steve help and patience it's done...and it just started raining here in North Seattle.
Thanks Steve!!! Saved the day. Cheers from the land of OZ.🤙
No problem 👍
Tried doing it ended up getting drunk before I got it to rev at around 3200 lol. Always a great tutorial from this guy, 2 thumbs up
My Favorite Mechanic !!!
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us STEVE ❗💪❗🍺❗🍻❗CHEERS BOSS ❗🍻❗🍻❗
Steve you are great! And you don't waste anybody's time with a lot of blah, blah, blah... This is your calling. Also like your beer choices.
Thank You...
Yes, thank u 4 clear, 2 the point, step by step instructions on small engine repairs n adjustments.
Brilliant I can try this on my Honda 536 I guess the procedure will be the same. Watched one of your other videos saying don't touch the governor but too late I already had and go into a right mess.
This video helped a lot. Thanks so much
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Thanks Steve!! I had replaced the carburetor on my Honda HS520 snowblower and when I started the engine it was revving at an astronomically high rpm. I spent a weekend trying to figure out what I screwed up before I googled your solution. 5 mins later it was purring like a kitten.
Right on! You're Welcome...
My go cart uses similar 4.0 engine very helpful
Steve, great video! How do you adjust governor if your engine does NOT have a throttle control?
Thanks! I'll see if I can apply this to a Briggs & Stratton - must be similar.
You are the best Mr. Steve..!
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THANK YOU STEVE. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS; I'M LEARNING A LOT. YOU ARE THE MAN.
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You are the best! My dad taught me a lot about small engines, but far from everything. Then he went and died. Stupid Alzheimers! You have a gift to teach without being too technical or boring. Aaaannndd you are easy on the eyes. Maybe next video in a tank top? Just messing with you. Thanks so much. P.S. Natural born woman writing this.
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Ahh yes! P.B.R. I recall it well.
I haven't had any in ages because I make my own beer here at home.
But PBR is still a reputable flavor.
Right on
Thanks heaps Steve. You saved me a lot of time and money 👍🍻
Great to hear!
great videos Steve i have learned so much mate you are a great guy love your videos mate ..
Wow, thank you
Your videos are such a blessing .
You are so kind
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon What kind of rpm range should one expect to see once the govornator is set on those ? "Just ask'in for a friend".
Thanks for the simple adjustment.
Thanks a lot Steve, had a high rev issue with my power trowel that has a GX270 i know its not the exact same set up but you greatly helped me get an idea of what I needed to do to fix the problem, thank you again.
Glad it helped
Great video! Thanks for excellent info. Learned so much.
Glad it was helpful!
Appreciate it finna make my motorized bicycle go a little faster
Good tip as usual,
Thanks 👍🏻👊🏻
Geez, and I thought the small rotational movement of the Gov was just "Slop". Thanks for that Small but Huge Detail. I owe ya a beer and BTW, my name is Steve too.
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Good simple explanation! Thanks!!!
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Usually you rotate the governor shaft in the same direction you push the governor lever. In this video Steve pushed the governor lever to the right to ensure no slop in the linkages in the WOT position. He then turned the governor shaft clockwise. When you are done you should be able to push the linkage and there should be no binding, you will feel spring resistance. If your binding, adjust the shaft in the opposite direction. Always check your manual for what your working on. If you get it wrong the engine will race-shut it down immediately!!!
I had to turn my governor shaft all the way clockwise and my lever all the way to the left then tightened it to get it running semi properly… almost seems backwards to me, any advice?
Great video and simple explanation! It’s interesting that there’s differing videos on this topic but this one is correct.
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greetings from the Napa Valley Calf. You really know your stuff. I do small engine repair basically on4 cycl only now. Might get back into 2 cycle or 4 mix later. What is interesting is the disinformation out there. I did see the dude telling you to adjust rpm by the shaft adjust in increments. I know your videos are accurate and right on. You have no idea how helpful you have been to me in some of the problems you help me with. Thanks Steve
Right on Gerald...You're Welcome...
Cheers Steve, nice and easy
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Absolute gem, thank you!
You're welcome!
Steve - This is one of the best and most entertaining videos I have seen. GREAT job, Harvey from Canada :).
Thank You...
I love your channel. Thanks for another great tip. I was having a Canadian made Michelob Ultra while watching. It’s a real great beer. Also drink Busch beer too, dammed fine as well. Thanks again, cheers from Manitoba Canada.
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Steve , your great ! Maby you have already covered this, could you gear up on the subject of what causes ignition coil failure on small motors, thanks.
I managed to fix my pressure washer honda engine after watching your video THANKS A LOT😀
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Question ⁉️ my prusher washer runs when im holding the trigger on the gun down it runs perfectly. But when i let go it cuts off any advice because im really confused
Thanks for that information you put it very simple to understand and to do.
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Good job,
Brilliant Steve, thanks a million. I applied your method to a Homelite HL454SP mower which had a screaming over-revving problem, over here in the U.K. Amazingly, it did not cure it. But you had given me the confidence that I'd set the lever arm correctly. It made me look elsewhere. Eventually I spotted that a sharp edge of the control arm was fouling the PVC sheath of the throttle/choke control cable. I used a cable tie to re-route this cable well clear. Great, docile running again. But I could not have done it without you. The manual was useless. This problem makes me think. On some machines, cables flap about all over the place and doubtless can cause a variety of problems when they foul controls. Have you found that? And do owners try to tie them down, provoking further trouble? I imagine many mowers have hit the garbage dump because of this. Is there scope for a TH-cam video on taming the control cable snakes?
Easy done
Hey Steve great video with simple instructions! Unfortunately I followed them exactly and my engine revved to the moon… I have the same exact engine for my pressure washer and my solution was to tighten down the lever all the way to the LEFT and the shaft all the way clockwise, this solved my over revving issue but what I did is opposite of your instructions, any suggestions would be much appreciated!
You are amazing, but I’m sure your wife (girlfriend) tells you that just about every day. You videos are fun to watch and your explanations can’t be done any better. Thank you so much for your channel. BTW, I’m still getting excellent service out of my handmade crystal clear glass coffee mugs. Great buy thru a great guy. Thanks Steve
Right on Brother...
do I need the PBR too? funny, yes you taught me something because I had no idea what the governor is for in the first place. I have a Landa pressure cleaner with a gx200 honda, and I just replaced the carburetor, but I did not adjust the governor. I don't know if it is necessary?
It’s not getting my Governor set straight as much a my Senator....
thx again for another great video
Thank you.
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thanks I am going to try this on my pressure washer before it blows up
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awesome! thank you for the knoledge =D
Our pleasure!
Thanks Steve, worked like a charm!!!!
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I have a gc190 pressure washer. It starts but chuggs and then stalls. Saw your video and will test it out and see how it goes
nice simple video steevo,,,,,,,,,,,thanks a lot.......you're a lifesaver.........it's been so long since i've done one i sort of forgot,,,,,,,,,,,your vid refreshed my memory which i am losing,,,,,,,,,,you did reteach me,,,,,,,,thanks.
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My Briggs 3hp mower will surge in rpms while mowing. When you stop the forward motion and pull to backup. It’s odd and has done periodically but last time it was most of the mowing job. I’ll give a blow out and check tank for some water or see if gas line in tank has a crack. It’s probably not a big deal but if you have a suggestion, great. Thx
Ripper! Thanks for that. Fred's you Aunt? Wow never heard that before. Hope that's not a Canadian thing?
Anpther well explained video..keep them coming :-)...Question...When i adjust the govenor and tighten the bolt, my buterfly wont return and if i loosen the nut a little ,than my buterfly returns but if i start the motor than the rp its over the roof..(btw im ajusting without a tachometer because at this moment a dont have one) and if i tighten the nut so that my buterfly stays on the correct position , then i can't control my speed, and even i a turn down the mower the buterfly stays in the same postion instead of returning....any suggestions ?
Dude please explain how the governor works and why we actually need it, I know but does anybody else watching it now, LOL now you get to crack open your second!! Thanks for the video Steve
Trucker ManJr well if you tune in to watch this you already know what a governor does am I correct
John jay drott yes. But I don't think many people out there understand the importance, OBVIOUSLY if you can understand him, and most do, I am talking about the ones that think it's ok to give it a tweek. And let her roar. I need more speed on the wood splitter, or I need more pressure on the power washer.
I'm not trying to be an ass here, and I hope I'm not taken that way, but I have no idea what it does. I'm taking a stab after watching the vid and saying it's like a RPM limiter. I've just started working on small engines and Steve's vids have helped me big time! I've gotten 2 weed eaters and 2 lawnmowers running and I'm working on my riding mower with the information I've gotten from here.
I see where you're coming from, but I don't know squat. lol
@@kemobam The governor controls the maximum rpms on all 4 cycle small engines. I won't get in to the specifics, but it uses mechanical feedback from the engine to adjust the throttle valve and keep the engine rpm at a factory specified level for that engine.
A governor is useful also in keeping the engine at a constant speed. If your throttle is set wide open and it comes under load and then slows down the engine the governor will then open the throttle more to give the engine more power and then when the engine starts to speed up it will reduce the throttle until the engine reaches maximum speed again. Basically it works to keep your engine at a constant speed.
Dale in Canada
Thank you so much. Just helped me out a lot :)
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Fixed the problem, thanks!
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Another good lesson , Thanks
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Got a 190 brand new on pressure washer...carb hunting always and burning fuel...what ya think?
Great video
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I have several honda GXx series engines.. The GX 390 gov seems to be cutting out too soon or perhaps I need to adj that spring you show on other engines. I don't want to over-rev but I do want to operate at the top power curve hp. under load It's a mud motor long tail set up. Since this is a very common motor series and the gov. set up seems the same for the whole series is it too much to ask for a video on how to set the gov and speed to achieve max hp under load? You could probably borrow one they are very common. Lots of people want to know this on youtube lthey want to go faster safely. thanks, I just subbed.
I’m surprised you don’t need to scrape the old gasket sealer off more. I would have wasted a lot of time picking away cleaning the old material off. Great videos. Chief out
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my carb air filter housing on lawn mover ("OHV") air filter fell off and gotten mulched DUH!, so I stripped off a HONDA (OHV looked similar) CEMENT VIBRATOR carb and airfilter and the engine studs (as they needed to be longer) and I then chucked away the OHV lawn mower carb over the neigbour's fence so his mower will explode, hahaha, now with the Honda carb I have a choke on the grey slider, cool, and a petrol on/off that I didnt have before, I don't need the effing choke cable up the handle anymore BUT the engine really didn't like me doing this change over, so I am resetting the governer as per your amazing clip THANKS DUDE FROM THAILAND and I'm gonna use the redundant choke cable as kind of engine speed control , maybe, but shit these whole arrang,memts, incompatible air filters, longer engine studs, eeny meeny stupid springs, (crap to get out the carb studs too) etc etc and I burned my fingers, tiny springs flying all over the grass, see-saw governer moving 2 degress from zero to MAX (WTF who designs this crap) oh I had enough of this sh/1t over here, too hot (over 100F) to think, but it's all I got, I need my John Deere yanmar back - please God or Buddha or anyone ....help....
hey steve great video i seen lot of your videos there lot of good information. thank you from california.
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Man you saved my life. My foolish uncle started messing around the engine without even looking up what might be the cause of problems. Now I have to repair it after his "repairs". I owe you a pint of good beer
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Good deal thats totally necessary on these motors, Pbr👍